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The Wait Is Over: Chromebooks Finally Get Gemini in Chrome

Gemini in Chrome is rolling out to Chromebooks on ChromeOS 144, bringing page summaries and tab-aware answers as Google expands AI in its browser. The post The Wait Is Over: Chromebooks Finally Get Gemini in Chrome appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Apple Prepares Major Siri Upgrade to Add AI Chatbot Capabilities

Apple plans a two-stage Siri overhaul, culminating in a chatbot-style assistant in September powered by a custom Google Gemini model, Bloomberg reports. The post Apple Prepares Major Siri Upgrade to Add AI Chatbot Capabilities appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Visual Studio 2026 Brings AI Deeper Into Development and It’s 90% Off Right Now

Microsoft's latest 64-bit IDE adds AI-assisted coding, faster performance, and advanced collaboration tools. The post Visual Studio 2026 Brings AI Deeper Into Development and It’s 90% Off Right Now appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Best Places to Work in Tech 2026: The Companies Employees Trust Most

Glassdoor’s 2026 list of best places to work reveals that the winners are employee-centric, and the number of tech companies declined slightly. The post Best Places to Work in Tech 2026: The Companies Employees Trust Most appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Google’s New Update Refreshes Android Voice Search UI

Google’s hands-free voice search on Android is getting a major UI overhaul, replacing the bodyless face with a microphone, “Ask Anything,” and a colored arc. The post Google’s New Update Refreshes Android Voice Search UI appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Israel Activates National AI Supercomputer

It operates under Israel's National Program for AI R&D Infrastructure, marking the nation's transition from AI consumer to AI power broker. The post Israel Activates National AI Supercomputer appeared first on TechRepublic.

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UK Appoints AI Champions to Boost Financial Services

Harriet Rees from Starling Bank and Dr Rohit Dhawan from Lloyds Banking Group will spearhead AI adoption. The post UK Appoints AI Champions to Boost Financial Services appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Lawmakers Raise Concerns Over Unchecked AI Use in UK Finance

UK MPs warn regulators’ hands-off stance on AI in finance risks consumer harm, fraud, and systemic shocks as adoption outpaces oversight. The post Lawmakers Raise Concerns Over Unchecked AI Use in UK Finance appeared first on TechRepublic.

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The human brain may work more like AI than anyone expected

Scientists have discovered that the human brain understands spoken language in a way that closely resembles how advanced AI language models work. By tracking brain activity as people listened to a long podcast, researchers found that meaning unfolds step by step—much like the layered processing inside systems such as GPT-style models.

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Why it’s critical to move beyond overly aggregated machine-learning metrics

New research detects hidden evidence of mistaken correlations — and provides a method to improve accuracy.

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New iOS and iPadOS Flaws Leave Millions of iPhones at Risk

Critical iOS and iPadOS WebKit flaws put millions of iPhones and iPads at risk of silent takeover. Apple urges users to update immediately. The post New iOS and iPadOS Flaws Leave Millions of iPhones at Risk appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Google Gemini Flaw Let Attackers Access Private Calendar Data

Security researchers found a Google Gemini flaw that let hidden instructions in a meeting invite extract private calendar data and create deceptive events. The post Google Gemini Flaw Let Attackers Access Private Calendar Data appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Space Sector Investment Set to Grow in 2026 After Record Year

Space technology investment hit record levels in 2025 and is expected to rise further in 2026, driven by defense spending and launch services. The post Space Sector Investment Set to Grow in 2026 After Record Year appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Revolut Joins Google AP2 to Enable AI-Led Checkout Across Europe

Revolut Pay joins Google’s Agent Payments Protocol (AP2) to support agent-led transactions, extending one-tap checkout across the UK and EEA The post Revolut Joins Google AP2 to Enable AI-Led Checkout Across Europe appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Bandcamp and Sweden Hit Back Against AI-Generated Music

Bandcamp bans music generated wholly or in substantial part by AI, while Sweden’s official charts remove a hit after ruling it mainly AI-generated. The post Bandcamp and Sweden Hit Back Against AI-Generated Music appeared first on TechRepublic.

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AI maps the hidden forces shaping cancer survival worldwide

Researchers have turned artificial intelligence into a powerful new lens for understanding why cancer survival rates differ so dramatically around the world. By analyzing cancer data and health system information from 185 countries, the AI model highlights which factors, such as access to radiotherapy, universal health coverage, and economic strength, are most closely linked to better survival in each nation.

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Daily Tech Insider Unpacks AI Assistants’ Leap From Code to Chores

AI assistants move from hype to habit as Google, Anthropic, Salesforce, and LG roll out tools that automate work, healthcare, and home chores. The post Daily Tech Insider Unpacks AI Assistants’ Leap From Code to Chores appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Why Autonomous AI Agents Will Redefine Enterprise IT Strategy

CIOs are moving beyond AI copilots to autonomous agents. Learn where agents deliver value, how to govern them, and how to integrate with legacy tech. The post Why Autonomous AI Agents Will Redefine Enterprise IT Strategy appeared first on TechRepublic.

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iPhone 18 Rumored Features for Pro, Pro Max, and Air 2

Apple iPhone 18 rumors point to cleaner displays, smarter Siri powered by AI, and a possible foldable design, signaling Apple’s biggest iPhone shift in years. The post iPhone 18 Rumored Features for Pro, Pro Max, and Air 2 appeared first on TechRepublic.

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HSBC Backs $220M WeLab Asian Fintech Deal

Global banking giant HSBC joined an impressive roster of investors that includes Prudential Hong Kong, Fubon Bank, and Hong Kong Investment Corporation. The post HSBC Backs $220M WeLab Asian Fintech Deal appeared first on TechRepublic.

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